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Cannabis and fibromyalgia: Here’s why marijuana may work when traditional meds fail

Fibromyalgia is a condition that causes widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue and tenderness (sensitivity to touch), according to the American College of Rheumatology. In some cases, the symptoms of this disease may be debilitating.

Unlike many conventional pain treatments, cannabinoids — the miracle molecules like THC and CBG that are responsible for the medical efficacy of marijuana — are able to modulate pain signals sent from both peripheral nerves and the spinal cord.